About Renew University and more!
Renew University offers a comprehensive learning environment for everyday believers, for Bible teachers, for leaders in training, for ministers, elders, and everyone else. With RenewU you can have access to some of the best teachers and their material to help you with all your interests, questions, and problems.
The RenewU App
Renew University offers a comprehensive learning environment for everyday believers, for Bible teachers, for leaders in training, for ministers, elders, and everyone else. With RenewU you can have access to some of the best teachers and their material to help you with all your interests, questions, and problems.
Be sure to return to the app frequently as material continues to be added.
The RenewU Certificate in Theology Program
The RenewU CIT program offers a two year certificate in theology for everyone interested in gaining in-depth, healthy, and practical training in the Bible and ministry. Taught by skilled teachers with advanced degrees, RenewU’s CIT offers you the ability to learn in your own home working with a cohort of friends, college credit as well as a Certificate in Theology.
RenewU Certificate Program charges a very modest tuition for the program, including the lectures and cohorts for only $708. Register today and join a cohort!
Renew Network
The parent organization to the Renew App and the Certificate in Theology program is Renew Network: an organization that advocates for biblical theology for the purpose of disciplemaking. Renew Network offers daily articles, books, coaching, learning communities, gatherings, and much, much more! Head on over to Renew’s website, sign up for the newsletter, and catch a gathering!
Faculty and Staff
David Young
Academic Dean
David retired from full time ministry in 2024 and now serves as the Scholar in Residence at Renew Network. David is the author of numerous books and has the Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University.
Bobbby Harrington
Pastor, CEO of Renew.org and Discipleship.org
Bobby is the Executive Director and cofounder of Renew Network. He is also the Senior Pastor of Harpeth Christian Church, and the Executive Director of Discipleship.org. Bobby has the DMin from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary.
Rowlie Hutton
Chief Development Officer
Rowlie spent over 35 years preaching in The Dakotas, Montana, and Nebraska. He is a graduate of Dakota Bible College and Montana State University-Northern.
Dave Stoval
Producer
Dave is a recording artist and music producer who also serves as the worship pastor for Harpeth Christian.
Mason Eagle
Administration
Zach Breitenbach
Apologetics and Christian Evidences
Orpheus Heyward
Bible, canon, inspiration, and interpretation
Jeff Duerler
Faculty
Jason Ishmael
FacultyFAQ
What is Renew?
Renew is a network of believers who are committed to strong biblical theology for the purpose of making disciples of all nations. Renew posts daily Christian articles, publishes books and ebooks, coaches churches, hosts learning communities for senior leaders, features regional and national gatherings, and sponsors Renew University. In addition our partner organization, Renew Church Planting, trains and sends church planters around the nation.
What is Renew University?
Renew University is a ministry of Renew Network designed to provide an educational environment for the church and its believers. The program has two wings: the Certificate program, which offers a two-year training program for the serious believer, and the App, which offers free and easy to access material on a host of issues.
What does Renew believe?
You can look at Renew’s Faith Statement at this link https://renew.org/about/faith-statement/ All of Renew’s teachers and writers are aligned with this faith statement, assuring that you know what you’re getting when you use Renew Resources.
What is a cohort?
In Renew University a cohort is a group of fellow students who go through the certificate program together, building friendships, sharing information, and inspiring one another. A typical cohort is composed of ten or fewer students and a cohort leader, who coordinates the cohort’s activities. The cohort launches together and stays together throughout the two-year certification program.
What is the RenewU Certificate?
The RenewU Certificate is a document that one receives after graduating the Certification program. The Certificate witnesses to others that you have worked through a serious study of theology and ministry and are fully prepared for any role in church work or other ministry. The RenewU certification program contains many of the same courses you would take at a seminary or Bible college.
How do the online courses actually work?
The RenewU courses are taught over a two-year period. You can join at any time during this two year period, starting with whatever course is showing at that time. From that point forward, you will be in the program for two years, taking all of the courses online. Upon the launch of your cohort, you will be able to watch the courses as they are posted online, with previous courses remaining available for several months. With each course you will read one book, memorize ten Scriptures, and take a pass/fail final exam. The courses are thorough, but aimed at the everyday believer.
Who are the RenewU teachers?
RenewU has carefully selected teachers who both possess an advanced degree and have ministry experience. All RenewU teachers are aligned with Renew’s faith statement. The teachers know their material, but they also care about you. They want their material to help you in ministry, and they teach accordingly. For a list of our teachers, go here.
Can I audit the RenewU certificate courses?
Yes, but we strongly discourage merely auditing the courses. Rather, we encourage you to be part of a cohort and do the work for the courses so that you can maximize your learning at RenewU. The program does not ask too much of its students, but by fully participating in the program you can gain much more than if you merely audit. The cost of auditing is the same as the cost of enrolling.
Are scholarships available?
At this point, no, though we are working to raise the funds to endow several scholarships. We don’t want money to prevent you from enrolling in the program, so we have kept the tuition very low. We encourage you to contact your church leaders about sponsoring you. Soon we hope to be able to fund some needs-based scholarships.
